This year in math class we used a program called Connected Math 2. It was a lot different than other math programs we have used in the past. It consisted of lessons for class work and A.C.E, Applications, connections and extensions for homework. Each lesson was connected to real life things, in many cases that help you understand because you were able to think about things you have witnessed before instead of random things you have never heard of. What is nice is this program has a wonderful website that contains homework help for A.C.E, practice tests and quizzes and even video tutors. It was a little confusing at times but the book really did a good job on teaching me the things I needed to know.
Each investigation opens with telling us the situation of the problem, it helps because it makes us think about what type of operation we will need to use for the unit. For instance in1.1 it starts with saying “The school’s principal has a chart that looks like a thermometer in front of her office. The chart shows progress on the fundraising. She analyzes the progress shown on the thermometer using fractions and whole numbers. Then she announces the progress of the classes over the loud speaker.” Notice how it explains what you will be doing in that specific unit.
My favorite book in this program was Bits and Pieces 1. It really gave me concepts I know I will use in the future. In one of the investigations we used fraction strips; it was a great way to complete many of the problems.
After each investigation in Connected Math 2 we completed it with a reflection. Reflections are based on what you have learned in the investigations before it. Reflections are normally 1 to 5 questions. They are particularly hard but all in all they are good for your brain to refresh your memory of what you have learned.
In the end connected math has been a great learning process. It was very challenging but I have learned and come a long way in math.
Math Reflection
This year in math class we used a program called Connected Math 2. It was a lot different than other math programs we have used in the past. It consisted of lessons for class work and A.C.E, Applications, connections and extensions for homework. Each lesson was connected to real life things, in many cases that help you understand because you were able to think about things you have witnessed before instead of random things you have never heard of. What is nice is this program has a wonderful website that contains homework help for A.C.E, practice tests and quizzes and even video tutors. It was a little confusing at times but the book really did a good job on teaching me the things I needed to know.
Each investigation opens with telling us the situation of the problem, it helps because it makes us think about what type of operation we will need to use for the unit. For instance in1.1 it starts with saying “The school’s principal has a chart that looks like a thermometer in front of her office. The chart shows progress on the fundraising. She analyzes the progress shown on the thermometer using fractions and whole numbers. Then she announces the progress of the classes over the loud speaker.” Notice how it explains what you will be doing in that specific unit.
My favorite book in this program was Bits and Pieces 1. It really gave me concepts I know I will use in the future. In one of the investigations we used fraction strips; it was a great way to complete many of the problems.
After each investigation in Connected Math 2 we completed it with a reflection. Reflections are based on what you have learned in the investigations before it. Reflections are normally 1 to 5 questions. They are particularly hard but all in all they are good for your brain to refresh your memory of what you have learned.
In the end connected math has been a great learning process. It was very challenging but I have learned and come a long way in math.
Here is the link to my favorite Math Reflection!
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